Course overview
This course is ideal if you want to start a career in administration or related jobs such as medical receptionist, general receptionist, clerical assistant, data entry clerk, call centre operative and many others. The qualification can also help you to access opportunities in a range of sectors including auditing, hospitality, health services, financial services, sales & marketing, human resources, retail or if you are looking to start up your own business.
This course is designed to deliver a broad spectrum of Administrative & Digital Skills including a medical receptionist qualification
What you will learn
This course incorporates a Medical Reception National Progression award which will introduce you to Medical Terminology and Reception skills.
Practical IT Skills
Learn how to use Microsoft Office Packages such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets. , Database and Presentation software to enhance your digital and administrative skills
Communication & Teamwork
Develop professional communication and collaboration skills that employers’ value.
Administration
This incorporates Administrative Practices, IT Solutions and Communications in Administration.
Entry requirements
- Three National 4 qualifications, including English at grade C or above (or equivalent) OR
- An appropriate NQ/NC at level 4 in a relevant subject (including Communications at L4)
For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL National 5 (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Applicants without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis.
Future prospects
This qualification may allow you to progress to our NQ Business and Administration Level 6